Numerical investigation on the relationship of cavitation initiation in bileaflet mechanical heart valves (BMHVs) with the aortic root geometry and valve�s implantation rotation angle

• Main Authors: Abbas, S.S., Nasif, M.S., Al-Waked, R., Said, M.A.M.
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2020
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85076160436&doi=10.1007%2fs40430-019-2108-x&partnerID=40&md5=9a43ae5e983c6be3de1c3bab39f1a002; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/23157/

Thromboembolism remains a major concern associated with the use of BMHVs, and one of its leading causes could be cavitation, which has been reported to occur due to rapid closing of BMHV leaflets and consequent pressure drop. The aortic root geometry and the implantation rotation of BMHV significant...